TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[AA699]

Anyone who’s applying for Browne Jacobson via direct TC route heard from them after amberjack?

I haven't heard back yet

 

[AS24]

Hi guys,

Can anyone suggest a good resource to learn more about the current UK economy?

 

[FTS209990]

Hi guys,

Can anyone suggest a good resource to learn more about the current UK economy?

Bank of England’s website is really good if you know nothing about the economy etc. Financial Times is good for any updates and current trends

 

[evianmineral]

Hi guys,

Can anyone suggest a good resource to learn more about the current UK economy?

This is quite an open ended question as the economy is large and disparate.

I would second the FT, it will take a while to start following the major threads of discourse surrounding the economy (most relevant to you will probably be, inflation/interest rates, m&a activity and any competition issues)

If you want to genuinely understand the economy it's good to learn about how central banks work, shadowbanking and eurodollars.

One section of the FT I like is called FT Alphaville, which is very in depth but with a very laidback/humorous approach.

Bank of England website also good but good to get further background knowledge.

It's about the american central bank (the fed) but I'd really recommend The Fed Unbound, it's available as a free audiobook on spotify. A whole lot of what is spoken about is applicable to how the bank of england works/has worked.

Investopedia is also really good for definitions and terms, again more applicable to american but a lot of it means the same stuff.

FT podcasts also good: unhedged, behind the money

 

[VMS]

Is there anyone else who's done the BCLP test that could lmk how long it took for you to get a feedback report?

 

[TonyStark]

Can anyone recommend any resources that would help me understand what a trainee is expected to do in the main departments of a law firm e.g. what are the tasks/what are the main deliverables that are being produced?

 

[AS24]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I hope you are enjoying your Sunday.

I am answering 'Why am I interested in pursuing a legal career in the city?'. Should I mention the kind of work and the international appeal? can I also state that I have established my life here in London?

Additionally, there is another question asking why I would like to participate in B.U.I.L.D @ Shearman. What should I consider when answering why a specific scheme?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I hope you are enjoying your Sunday.

I am answering 'Why am I interested in pursuing a legal career in the city?'. Should I mention the kind of work and the international appeal? can I also state that I have established my life here in London?

Additionally, there is another question asking why I would like to participate in B.U.I.L.D @ Shearman. What should I consider when answering why a specific scheme?

Thank you in advance.

For the second question, yes - you should ensure the answer is tailored specifically to that programme/opportunity.

For the first question, it really depends on what is important to you. For some people it’s not really the international aspect that appeals. I don’t think you really have to go into detail as to why you want to live in London, especially if you have ties to the city already. I would ensure your answer takes about what the long-term career in London will provide to you that maybe other opportunities outside of the city would not.

 

[Gday33]

Is there anyone else who's done the BCLP test that could lmk how long it took for you to get a feedback report?

I didn’t get mine so I emailed them and they sent it over

 

[Shreya Verma]

Hello everyone!

Does anyone have any idea as to pay scale of a trademark training contract in London/UK?

 

[TonyStark]

Can anyone recommend any resources that would help me understand what a trainee is expected to do in the main departments of a law firm e.g. what are the tasks/what are the main deliverables that are being produced?

@Jessica Booker do you have any suggestions please?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hello everyone!

Does anyone have any idea as to pay scale of a trademark training contract in London/UK?

This will be much more dependent on the firm rather than it specifically being a trademark TC. I would look at what comparative firms are paying their Trainees.

 

[AS24]

For the second question, yes - you should ensure the answer is tailored specifically to that programme/opportunity.

For the first question, it really depends on what is important to you. For some people it’s not really the international aspect that appeals. I don’t think you really have to go into detail as to why you want to live in London, especially if you have ties to the city already. I would ensure your answer takes about what the long-term career in London will provide to you that maybe other opportunities outside of the city would not.

Thank you so much @Jessica Booker

 

[VMS]

I didn’t get mine so I emailed them and they sent it over

Thank you, I'll do that tomorrow then!

Have you heard anything back yet?

 

[Ceci003]

Has anyone got an AC for DAC Beachcroft?

 

[OllieCockman]

Has anyone heard anything from Kingsley Napley? The deadline is today.

 

[sunnyd]

I heard back on Wednesday regarding an AC

Congrats! That's brilliant - I did too x

 

[tealzeal]

Still nothing from Kingsley Napley 😬

 

[sunnyd]

Has anyone applied for a direct TC with Wedlake Bell? (WB)

 

[Legal111]

Still nothing from Kingsley Napley 😬

I’m now thinking that they may not have realised it would be bank hol today when they originally set up the timeline (I’m hoping lol)